Tiago
Boy name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tiago: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.
Tiago is a Portuguese and Spanish short form of Santiago, meaning "Saint James" – ultimately from the Latin *Sanctus Iacobus*. It arrived in Scotland via immigration and has gained steady popularity since the 1990s. Famous bearers include Portuguese footballer Tiago Mendes, who played for Chelsea and Juventus, and Brazilian basketball star Tiago Splitter, an NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs. The name shares its root with the city Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a major pilgrimage destination, and with Santiago, the capital of Chile. A notable variant is Thiago, common in Brazil, while Tiago itself remains a sleek, international choice that feels both classic and modern.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20164 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 19since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 7%vs prior 5y